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A man tried to kidnap a four-year-old girl on Staten Island Saturday evening, officials said. Police received a call reporting an attempted abduction near Mapleton Avenue and Olympia Boulevard, in Midland Beach, shortly before 5:30 p.m., the NYPD said. The suspect is a man who was last seen driving a black Toyota Prius with Georgia license plates. Police didn’t immediately provide additional information about the incident. Top Tri-State News Photos AP Get the latest from NBC 4 New York anywhere, anytime Download the App Available for IOS and Android Follow NBC New YorkTwitter, Instagram, Facebook … [Read more...] about Man Tries To Kidnap 4-Year-Old Girl on Staten Island, Police Say

The five-alarm blaze that hurt 20 firefighters, some of them seriously, and damaged five homes on Staten Island over the weekend was caused by a child playing with a lighter, fire officials said Monday. The cause of the fire that erupted at a home on Steinway Avenue in New Springville around 7 p.m. Saturday has officially been ruled accidental. Four of the 20 hurt firefighters were seriously injured in the blaze, though the exact nature of their injuries wasn't immediately clear. No civilians were hurt. The Red Cross said two families, including a total of 11 people, needed emergency housing due to the fire. These Countries Have the Highest Threat Levels for Traveling The FDNY reminded New Yorkers on Monday to talk to children about the dangers of playing with fire. It also said it has resources to help people who suspect a child is setting fires intentionally. Go to fdnysmart.org for more. It's not the first time a playing child has sparked a major fire. Last year, … [Read more...] about Child Playing With Lighter Sparked 5-Alarm Blaze on Staten Island That Hurt 20 Firefighters: FDNY

Five firefighters sustained non-life threatening injuries while battling a five-alarm fire on Staten Island, officials said. The fire broke out at a home on Steinway Avenue in New Springville on Saturday, the FDNY said. No civilians had been injured as of Saturday evening, according to the FDNY. The department didn’t immediately provide details about the cause of the fire or the extent of the damage. Top Tri-State News Photos Get the latest from NBC 4 New York anywhere, anytime Download the App Available for IOS and Android Follow NBC New YorkTwitter, Instagram, Facebook … [Read more...] about Five Firefighters Injured Battling Blaze on Staten Island, Officials Say

There was more mudslinging in the second debate between U.S. Rep. Dan Donovan and challenger Michael Grimm, who held the seat before resigning after pleading guilty to tax fraud in 2015. Donovan accused his Republican primary opponent on Thursday of lying to the community when he asked for their votes, then using that support to cut a "sweeter deal" with the Justice Department. Grimm said he was running again because his opponent has been "sleeping on the job." The two sparred mostly on tactics as they stressed their support for the president's agenda. Both were against legalizing marijuana and banning plastic bags. The 11th Congressional District covers conservative Staten Island as well as parts of Brooklyn. Trump endorsed Donovan in a tweet last month. The primary is June 26. Get the latest from NBC 4 New York anywhere, anytime Download the App Available for IOS and Android Follow NBC New YorkTwitter, Instagram, Facebook Copyright Associated Press / NBC New York … [Read more...] about Staten Island Rep. Dan Donovan, Michael Grimm Spar in 2nd Debate

So long Staten Island Yankees, hello Staten Island Pizza Rats -- for a few nights, anyway. The minor league team announced Monday that the team will be adopting the moniker of New York City's famous pizza-loving rodent for five games in June, July and August. It comes after the Class A New York Yankees farm team held a fan vote in 2016 to change the name of the squad in a fan vote. The Pizza Rat -- not far from the height of its viral fame -- knocked off all other comers, including the Bridge Trolls, Island Heroes, Killer Bees and Rock Pigeons. But the team opted to keep the moniker it shared with its big league brother, citing rebranding timelines. The team will become the Pizza Rats for every Saturday home game (June 23, July 7, 14 and 21; and Aug. 4) and will even don custom uniforms and ball caps for the occasion. Fans can also buy Pizza Rat-branded caps, shirts and other merchandise for each of the games. Top Sports Photos: Justify Takes Triple Crown Jim … [Read more...] about Staten Island Yankees to Become ‘Pizza Rats’ 5 Times This Summer